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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,329.79, 70,778.78 and 35,330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,329.79, 70,778.78 and 35,330.45 is: 52,834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,329.79 : 70,778.78 = 35,330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,329.79/70,778.78 = 35,330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,329.79x = 70,778.78 × 35,330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,329.79x = 2,500,645,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,645,749.79/47,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,834.50

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